Between a cleat being one size too big and the league’s newest international excursion, Week 1 in the NFL is already eventful.Now comes Sunday, when rookie quarterbacks debut, as do head coaches and other new faces in new places. Dak Prescott’s contract still looms over the Dallas Cowboys, and Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford makes another return to Detroit.What more could unfold this week? The Athletic’s NFL writers Mike Sando, Zak Keefer and Jeff Howe break down the most interesting storylines.Which non-Caleb Williams rookie QB debut are you most looking forward to Sunday? Are the Patriots making the right…
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Fronts of the GMC Sierra Denali,Tesla Cybertruck and Ford F-150 Lightning EVs (left to right).Michael Wayland / CNBCDETROIT – Tesla, General Motors, Rivian Automotive and Ford Motor have created a new market in the U.S. automotive industry of pricey, powerful and precarious electric pickup trucks that sell for $100,000 or more.Just five years ago, the idea of a customer paying six figures for a pickup truck — historically a work vehicle meant for hauling and towing — was cause for national headlines. But it has quickly become normal, as automakers attempt to increase profits on traditional trucks and simply make a…
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen speaks listens to a presentation during a tour at the IRS Processing Facility on September 06, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty ImagesTreasury Secretary Janet Yellen sought to reassure the public on Saturday that the U.S. economy remains strong, despite a string of weak job reports that have rattled investors and weighed on the stock market. “We’re seeing less frenzy in terms of hiring and job openings, but we’re not seeing meaningful layoffs,” Yellen said at the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin. “I’m attentive to downside risk now on the employment side,…
DETROIT — The introduction-heard-’round-the-football-world is now three and a half years old. And for a time, was the lasting image of Dan Campbell.In the early years, you couldn’t see the Detroit Lions receive a national mention without a knee-cap reference, often said in jest. That infamous presser was Campbell’s attempt at speaking directly to this city and its fanbase. This was a job he pounded a table for, quite literally in his initial interview with the team.His viral, impassioned speech was uttered in an empty broadcast studio to reporters he could only see on a TV screen — conducted over…
While your work ethic and study habits may determine how well you do in college as far as grades, plenty of other factors play a role in whether you succeed at a certain school.Your satisfaction with the college you choose may play a significant role in determining whether you finish your degree at all. Emotional stress is the No. 1 reason college students have considered discontinuing their studies, according to a recent Gallup poll. Of course, there are plenty of reasons students may be unhappy in college that are unrelated to their campus of choice. But a school where students report…
During March’s league meetings, reporters huddled around Sean Payton, one of football’s quarterback philosopher kings.Between questions lobbed in his direction and with the upcoming NFL Draft a primary focus, the Denver Broncos head coach shared what would later become more than a passing thought about rookie quarterbacks.“There’s a topic that I see and read about sometimes, and you guys would know this,” Payton said inside a ballroom at the swanky Orlando Ritz-Carlton. “Is it better to sit behind a starter or get thrown into a fire?”Payton highlighted the Green Bay Packers’ lineage of Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love…
Former President George W. Bush speaks during the Struggle for Freedom Conference at George W. Bush Presidential Center on November 16, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. TRichard Rodriguez | Getty ImagesFormer President George W. Bush does not plan to endorse a candidate for president, his office told NBC News on Saturday.When asked whether the former president or his wife, Laura, would endorse a candidate or make public how they will vote, Bush’s office said “no.””President Bush retired from presidential politics years ago,” the office added.The Trump campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A spokesperson for Vice President…
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei receives the Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his cabinet members on the occasion of Government Week, in Tehran, Iran on August 27, 2024. Iran’s Supreme Leader Press Office | Anadolu | Getty ImagesThe United States has informed allies that it believes Iran has transferred short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for its war in Ukraine, according to two people familiar with the matter.They did not offer any details about how many weapons have been delivered or when the transfers may have occurred, but they confirmed the U.S. intelligence finding. They spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a…
SÃO PAULO — “It was sloppy,” DeVonta Smith said. And he wasn’t talking about caipirinha cocktails. He wasn’t talking about field conditions in a soccer venue in the first-ever NFL game in South America. No, the wide receiver was stating what was visible as the Philadelphia Eagles debuted their revamped system under offensive coordinator Kellen Moore.“It was sloppy,” Smith repeated. “But we responded well.”Indeed, they did. They’re 1-0 after their 34-29 victory over the Green Bay Packers at Arena Corinthians; despite Cam Jurgens snapping the ball to Jalen Hurts when the quarterback wasn’t ready; despite Hurts twice forcing the football…
For Bill Gates, the thought of working less than full-time “sounds awful.”Gates, 68, says he hopes to follow in the footsteps of longtime friend Warren Buffett, who serves as chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at age 94 and has no imminent plans to retire. “My friend Warren Buffett still comes into the office six days a week,” Gates tells CNBC Make It. “So, I hope my health allows me to be like Warren.”The Microsoft co-founder still has so much he wants to do, he says. He remains a “technology advisor” for Microsoft, and spends much of his time using…
